Pat Metheny Group - Still Life (Talking)
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Free Music Review: Five star album, lousy remaster.
Hit: 4 Stars
This is one of Pat Metheny's best. I have the original CD release and have used it as a reference when auditioning audio equipment. The original recording really is great. So what could the studio possibly do to improve it when remastering?
Apparently the studio thought that it was important that this recording sound good when listening to it in the car, because they boosted the average sound level by compressing the loud parts. Sure, when comparing the two versions with the volume knob at the same setting, the quiet parts of the remastered version sound clearer and more distinct. But that's because the quiet parts are louder. Unfortunately for the remastering engineer it's not possible to make the louder parts louder, too. The result is the loss of dynamic range, and occasional clipping. 5 of the 7 tracks hit the maximum level on the remastered CD. Only 1 does on the original.
So what about those quiet parts where the remastered version seems to sound clearer? When the volume level is compensated for the difference in average levels, the original sounds almost identical to the remastered version in those quiet parts. Too bad -- the original is just as clear as the remastered version and has greater dynamics. If you want compression, a lot of consumer playback equipment has a compression circuit, often called "loudness". That will make the quiet parts louder so just about everything is the same volume, which should be great for listening in your car.
I'll be keeping the original and flipping the remastered version.
Free Music Review: Metheny, never disappointing!
Hit: 5 Stars
Has been one of my favorites from Metheny, only had it on vinyl until recently, so now I can enjoy it again.Free Music Review: Best Album of Pat Metheny
Hit: 5 Stars
As a long time Metheny fan, I recommend "Stil Life" as his best work to date. He excels in both virtuosity and composing abilities in this album. "Minuano", "Last Train Home" and "Third Wind" are real masterpieces. Free Music Review: A significant improvement.
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm writing this review specifically for the remastered versions of Still Life Talking, Letter From Home, and Secret Story. Chances are you probably already own these and are wondering about the new versions. If these are some of your favorite albums, as they are mine, then you can't go wrong. Of the 3, SLT and LFH show the biggest improvements. They both have a much wider soundstage and improved depth with a much cleaner high end as well as powerful bass and clarity. I have listened side by side with the originals and the difference is VERY noticeable. If you have a good system these are fine recordings. (No Ipods please.)
However unless you are die hard Metheny fan, Secret Story is not that great an improvement. This was already a great recording, especially for 15 years ago, and side by side with the original it's hard to tell. In some areas slightly. Enough to warrant the cost of a new CD, well maybe. The extra bonus CD material is mediocre at best and even though I'm a huge fan I probably could have lived without it. It's just OK. Nothing stellar here.
Bottom line: SLT and LFH? Yes, definitely an improvement. Get them. SS....well, maybe if you're a huge fan. (Or if you've never heard this album in the first place. Some of the best music ever made. Period.)
Free Music Review: One of Pat Metheny Group's Best Efforts!
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is one of PMG's great albums. From start to finish every composition is fantastic. If you're a Metheny fan and don't have this album then I urge you to pick this album up now!
I haven't heard the original of this album in a quite some time, so I can't really compare the original with the remaster. Having read what other reviewers have been saying about the sound, it seems this one is more superior. I can say that listening to it with my own ears it sounds fantastic.
The music on this album is very beautiful and I think it contains two of the most beautiful PMG tunes "Last Train Home" and "In Her Family." Both of these tunes conjure up memories of love, triumph, family, and the bond between those close to you.
All of the musicians are amazing and Pat, Lyle, Steve Rodby, and Paul Wertico are at the top of their game.
I highly recommend this album to anyone who likes Pat Metheny and to anyone who likes good jazz music.